Police Authorities in Kano state, North West Nigeria, have paraded 82 suspects involved in various criminal activities in the state.
The Commands spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa while Parading the suspects at the Commands headquarters in Bumpai, Kano, said they were arrested between 1st to 14th of November.
Among them are 13 Armed robbery suspects, 13 suspected thieves, 35 Suspected thugs, 12 Suspected drug dealers, 5 Suspected fraudsters, two Suspected motorcycle thieves, and kidnappers.
The police spokesperson explained that one AK-47 rifle, 3 locally made guns, hard drugs, ten mobile phones as well as other dangerous weapons were recovered from the suspected criminals.
He said the achievements demonstrated the commitment and dedication of the police to maintaining law and order in the state.
“Our strategies are yielding the desired results. Therefore, the Command will continue to strengthen its multifaceted strategies that revolve around community policing, strategic communication in sensitizing the public on security matters, intelligence-led policing as well as targeted clearance operations that have effectively dismantled criminal network operations.”
He appreciated the sustained support of the Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf to the police which enhanced the operational capacity and response to better serve the people of Kano State.
“We must acknowledge the fact that all forms of crimes are reducing geometrically in the State, and this press conference underscores the importance of the implementation of robust community policing initiatives, intelligence-led policing, and targeted clearance operations in combating crimes and ensuring a safe environment for all which is in line with the directives and vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,” Kiyawa explained.
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